Nova Scotia Community College

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will:

• Primarily act as the driver for Ivany Campus' shuttle bus which includes transporting students safely between two off-campus parking lots to their main campus. This includes assisting students with boarding, maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle, and carrying out daily safety checks. The shuttle bus carries up to 24 passengers.
• Provide assistance for transportation/delivery services related duties throughout the College.
• Provide routine information and answers to inquiries.
• Provide minor maintenance services as needed to maintain equipment and facilities in a safe and functional condition.

• Perform warehouse operations including but not limited to receiving, inspecting for damage, packing, unpacking, verifying invoices and properly storing. This includes maintaining storage areas in a neat and orderly condition.

• Perform mail operations including but not limited to receiving, sorting, packing and delivering. This includes maintaining mail areas in a neat and orderly condition.

• Perform your work according to established NSCC standards and guidelines.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED), or willingness to attain a high school diploma or GED within the probationary period. In addition, you possess a Forklift Operators Certificate and a valid, Class 4, Nova Scotia Driver's Licence with a clean driving record. Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations would be considered an asset, as would Standard First Aid and CPR.

• You have a minimum of two years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience as a utility driver.

• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and Megamation.

• You have demonstrated experience providing maintenance duties (e.g. daily vehicle safety checks).

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.

• You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are able to interact effectively with a diversity of people.

• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.

• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.

• You are familiar with working within and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures and traffic laws.

• You have a proven ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• You possess excellent coordination skills.

• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.

• You are dedicated to life-long learning.

• You show a strong commitment to community involvement.

• You are able to perform all physical duties of the job as required for the operation and maintenance of the facilities and operation of small hand tools and shop equipment.

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.